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Region XIPlanning Session

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West KernAwards Dinner

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Tulare CountySummer Institute

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REPORTERRegion XI ACSA joined Central Valley Computer Using Educators

(CVCUE) and hosted the Fall Conference “Innovations in

Education Learning and Leading”

Approximately 200 Teachers were in attendance to listen and learn

about the best practices of current curriculum design, instruction

and leadership with a focus on Technology.

This year’s conference was held at Mt. Whitney High School in

Visalia on Saturday, September 24 at 8:00am to 2:00pm.

Participants had an opportunity to attend three fifty minute sessions.

There were 40 sessions available led by experienced teachers who

have mastered an innovative idea and found it to be effective to

bring about student achievement.

State ACSA personnel presented three sessions on the pressing

issues of common core standards, legislation and cyber safety.

An overview of California’s status with common core standards and

assessment was given by George Manthey, ACSA Assistant

Executive Director, Educational Services.

Laura Preston, ACSA Legislative Advocate, shared the “Latest

News from Sacramento.” She gave an update on the 2011 Budget,

Legislation and Pension reform.

The third session for administrators was presented by Kirsten Z.

Kuitu, member of the Lozano Smith Law Firm. Her presentation

focused on “ Students, Technology Electronic Acts of Cyber-

Discipline.

Brian Bridges, a CUE member for more than 20 years, gave the

keynote address. Bridge is currently Director of the California

Learning Resource Network.

“He framed two disruptive innovations which are currently

knocking on the school door; on line classes and digital

textbooks,” said Scott Smith, Administrator, Student Service,

Visalia USD.”

Brian Bridges challenged administrators to be more critical when

deploying on line classes and be more courageous in their move

away from purchasing print materials to renting e-books.

In a special session at the close of the conference, Bridges returned

to share six (6) fantastic free tools that open a powerful world of

opportunities for any class room teacher. You can access Brian’s

work on this blog:

http:/brianbridges.org

The final activity of the Conference was the awarding of the door

prizes. Over 15,000 worth of prizes were given to the 25 winners.

Scott Smith, along with Tom Addington, Assistant Superintendent,

Central Union School, District and Region XI ACSA Vice President,

Co-Chaired this year’s event, which was innovative, informative

and inspirational.

“ I appreciated the joint conference approach. It allowed me to

select among a wider variety of topics. Thanks to Tom

Addingtion for spear heading the idea” Tim Bowers, Kern

County Superintendent of Schools said.

Sweeney assisted in sponsoring the Region XI ACSA Membership

Booth at the Fall Conference 2011.

ACSA Booth (Lto R) Dr. John Bogie, Kirsti Smith and Heiko

Region XI Association of California School Administrators Fall 2011

Region XI ACSA and CVCUE co-sponsor Fall Conference

“Our Membership focus this year will be on connect.”Jose Morales, Region XI President

(Region XI Annual Planning Session , June 21, 2011, Lemoore)

“WHAT THEY SAID”

“Don’t wait for things to happen, make them happen!”

- John Naber,Olympian -

(Keynote Address; Tulare County Summer Institute, June 15, 2011, Tulare)

“Due to Ruscel Reader’s leadership, Chavez Magnet School

has a tradition for reaching lofty heights”

and Accountability, Bakersfield School District

( Presentation of Educational Leadership Award, West Kern Annual Awards Dinner,

June 9, 2011, Rio Bravo Country Club, Bakersfield)

Tim Fulenwider, Director of School Support, Achievement Improvement

REGION XI MEMBERSHIP SCOREBOARD

An ACSA Region XI Publication

Jose Morales, PresidentDavid Tonini, Executive Director

Richard A. Schlagel, Editor787, North “G” Street, Porterville, CA 93257Ph: (559) 784-1270 / Fax: (559) 782-0381

Email: raschlagel1927@yahoo.com

“Serving Kern, Kings,Inyo, Mono and Tulare Counties”

From the President

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The Association of California School Administrators has been

an integral part of my life since I was working on my

Administrative Credential/Master of Arts Degree at CSU

Bakersfield. Continued involvement in ACSA has been

beneficial both professionally and personally through the

professional development and networking. The most profound

influence ACSA has had in my life, however, has been their

voice and advocacy for public education. The more involved I

get in ACSA the more I realize the positive influence ACSA has

on legislation and the development of outstanding educators

which ultimately leads to the increased growth in California's

student education.

I am humbled to lead the ACSA Region XI during the 2011-12

academic year. Fortunately, I am able to take this journey with a

strong group of hard working administrators who give of their

time in to ACSA on while ensuring they are giving what is

necessary to excel in their “day job”. I know that through their

effort and work we will meet the challenges brought on by a

tough economy and political climate.

One of the challenges we have as an association is to ensure

we continue to be a strong voice for students in California's

public education system. Making sure we reach out to new and

prospective administrators is one of our top priorities as a way

of looking towards the future. We will be reaching out to all the

local administrative education programs in order to increase

their student involvement. These administrative education

students are our future leaders and will be the guiding light long

after we have retired and taken on new challenges.

Note: May 2011.... 852 Members

WHAT THEY SAID...

“My challenge to you is to find something today at this conference

and then use it next week in your classroom.”

Dr. Craig Wheaton, Superintendent Visalia Unified School District(Opening Remarks: Region XI ACSA/ CVCUE Fall Conference,

September 24, 2011, Visalia)

The 2011-2012 Region ACSA Handbook can be seen and down loaded by going to the above web site. It features the Region XI Board,

Council and Committee Representatives 2011-2012, Region Budget 2011-2012, Calendar of Events (Region and Four Charters) our

four Charter’s Board Officers and Directors 2011-2012, Region XI Goals, etc.

Our four issues of the Reporter, Region Xi’s Newsletter, will be emailed to each member again this year. Make sure state ACSA has

your email. The Newsletter can also be seen or down loaded at our website.

Tom Addington, Region XI Vice President, is to be commended for his work in co-chairing with CVCUE for this year’s Fall Conference

held at Mt. Whitney High School in Visalia on September, 24. Approximately 200 administrators and teachers were in attendance.

Carmen Barnhart, Kings County Charter Vice President, and her Committee did a super job in planning and presenting Kings County

Charter/ KCSBA 39th Annual Fall Conference held at Sierra Pacific High School, Hanford, on September 29. Approximately 175

Administrators and School Board members were in attendance.

“Membership” is the buzz word around each charter and also the Region’s Board Meetings this year. Each Charter has been asked to

bring a membership update at each meeting focusing on, (1) Number of potential ACSA members (2) Percentage of actual MembersThis information will be reported by the four charter Presidents at each Region XI Board Meeting. Contact Dr. John Bogie, Steve Bogan

or Charter Presidents for additional information on membership

AROUND THE REGION

From the Region

Region XI’s Web Page will still be sponsored by the Kern County Office of Education. Go to www.acsaxi.org

President, co-chaired the conference. He worked many hours with CUE conference

coordinators and representatives from the four region charters to put on an exceptional

conference. Plan to attend next year's Region Conference that is tentatively planned for

October.

Kings Charter held their annual conference, chaired by Carmen Barnhart, in Hanford on

September 29 in association with the Kings School Boards Association. Close to two

hundred school administrators and Board Members attended. Look for announcements in

EdCal, your Region Newsletter, on the State ACSA and Region Websites. The ACSA

Leadership Summit is in Sacramento this year, November 3-5. If you haven't registered, it

is not too late.

Why are you a member in ACSA? Why should all school administrators be members of

ACSA? I believe there are four reasons that we can all agree on :

1. ACSA membership provides access to the expertise of an extensive network of

educational leaders.2.Membership in ACSA provides professional support and liability insurance in times of

fiscal instability.3.ACSA members get valuable news, research and information as well as discounted

registration rates for professional development.4.ACSA is a strong political voice for the rights of school administrators.

Share these reasons with non members that you know. More members equals more

influence in Sacramento. I look forward to serving you another year as your Executive

Director. Feel free to contact me at 559 280 6228 or davidto02@comcast.net.

COMMENTS FROM YOUR REGION XI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

professional development opportunities

for its members (Academies, Summer

Institutes, The Annual Summit, Region

and Charter Conferences, and

Networking Opportunities)

ACSA continues to offer many

David Tonini,Region XI Executive Director

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2012 year. Under the great leadership of your new president, Jose Morales, your Region

and Charter officers formulated plans for the year and set goals. A continued focus is

professional development for members, creating networking opportunities for job

categories, growing membership, and maintaining a strong voice on behalf of state school

administrators in Sacramento. A particular focus of Jose's was use technology more and

go paper less. At region meetings, laptops will be encouraged. In addition Jose spoke

about the need to reach out to college school administrator programs. Your Region is in

good hands.

In partnership with Central Valley CUE (Computer Using - Educators) your Region

Conference was held September 24 in Visalia. Over two hundred administrators and

teachers attended. Hope you were one of them. Tom Addington, your Region Vice

On June 20 and 21, your Region Executive Board and Region Board met to plan the 2011 -

Kings County ACSA and Kings County School Boards Association

once again joined hands in co-sponsoring their 39th Annual Fall

Conference. It was held at Sierra Pacific High School in Hanford on

September 29, 2011.

Approximately 175 Administrators and board members were in

attendance. Each participant had an opportunity to choose two

forty minute workshop sessions. There were nine different

workshops covering a wide array of topics.

Adonai Mack, Legislative Advocate, ACSA, gave the keynote

address to start the conference.

“The Pirates of Sacramento” was the title of his presentation.

His address focused on the Sacramento scene.

“Changes are coming.” Mack said. “Lots of shifting is going

on and its out with the old, in with the old.”

Most changes or more of the same includes: Redistricting, open

primaries, majority vote, Budget and partisian politics.

“There is fighting and frustration on the Legislative Floor,” Mack

said.

Other topics shared by Mack included the hangover, budget

deferrals, Prop 98, Pension reform, School Safety-cyber bullying

and AB632.

Ab632, the Mental Health Services bil,l will now have the schools

as the “Main” agency responsible for Mental Health Services.

A workshop featuring Common Core Standards was presented by

Dr. Lupe Solis and Charlene Stringham, Administrators, Tulare

County Office of Education.

“This is a grass roots initiative, bottom up, not laid down by

the government”, Dr. Solis said. “It has a lot of political

support from foundations that are interested in education”

This session examined the California Common Core Standards,

Implementation and assessment process.

Art Davis and Dianna Young Marsh, Administrators, Madera

County Office and Education presented a comprehensive

workshop on Strategic Planning for District Leadership. The

presentation was highlighted by offering key ideas and

instruments for turning a governing board’s vision into increased

student achievement.

KINGS COUNTY ACSA/ KCSBA 39TH ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE

Networking, Student Fees: When, How and How much?,

Legislative update, checking of understanding: The research -

based way - TAPPLE, Technology in the classroom, School Works

and Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)

FAST Federal Credit Union was the major Sponsor of this year’s

event: vendors included Data Works, EECU, Sasser Specialties,

Pre-paid Legal Services, Lexia, School Works, Sierra School

Equipment Company, Southwest School and Office Supplies,

Island Photography and On Point.

The Conference concluded with a delicious Dinner Buffet and the

awarding of Seven Golden Apples to various people in the

Community who have given outstanding service to their Schools.

Carmen Barnhart, Assistant Superintendent, Education Services,

Kings County Office of Education and Vice President, Kings

County Charter ACSA was chair person of this year’s Conference.

Lisa Horne, Principal, Pioneer Elementary School, is Kings County

Charter ACSA President.

Participants could choose from various workshops featuring Social

From the Charter

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Kings Charter Fall Conference : (L to R)

Charlene Stringtham and Dr. Lupe Solis, Administrators, Tulare

County Office of Education present a session on the “ Comman Core

Standards.”

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REGION XI PLANNING SESSION SETS

From the Region

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GOALS FOR 2011-2012

The Region’s Executive Board met on June 20. The June 21st Session consisted of

the Board Officers, Directors, New Charter Presidents and a few ACSA Council/

Committee Representatives.

Jose Morales, 2011-2012, Region XI President, Chaired this year’s Planning

Session.

Region Xi’s four (4) goals for the 2011-2012 School year were discussed and

approved as follows;

1. Membership: Connect, Retain and Recruit

2. Communication: State - Regain - Charter - Individual

3. Legislative Action: Increase our voice

4. Alignment of Goals : State - Region - Charter

“We want members to be more involved and feel like they belong”,

Morales said.

“Each Charter should appoint a member chair and our membership

focus this year will be on connect.”

Region XI conducted its Annual Planing Session on June 20-21, 2011.

!Recommended that the Region organize a Legislative Action sub-committee

with members from each of the charters.

!Approved the Budget of $52,100.00 for the 2011-2012 year.

!Reduced the Newsletter/ Handbook budget from $ 9,000.00 to $ 4,000.00.

There will be no printed or mailed documents. They will be on our web site

(acsaxi.org) The four issues of the Newsletter will be emailed to each member.

!Set Calendar of events for 2011-2012.

!Discussed Annual Fall Conference led by Tom Addington, Region XI Vice

President and Conference chair. Our Region will join with CVCUE to co-sponsor

this event to be held at Mt. Whitney High school, Visalia on Saturday, September

24,2011.

!Reviewed the 2011-2012 ACSA State Leadership Handbook.

!Announced ACSA’s Co-Administrative Committee’s Professional Development

opportunities consisting of three (3) webinar presentations September 12, 2011,

January 30, 2012 and March 26, 2012. Contact Matt Diggle at (661) 588-3550 /

email:

!Reviewed ACSA’s top issues for 2011-2012. Next years planning session is

scheduled for June 19-20, 2012 at Central Union Elementary School District in

Lemoore.

Other action taken at this year’s Planning Session included;

madiggle@fruitvale.k12.ca.u s

West Kern Charter’s Annual Awards Dinner honored many administrators, several community groups and four High School seniors. This

end of school year event was held at the Rio Bravo Country Club located east of Bakersfield on June 9, 2011.

There were 14 retiree recipients this year with only five in attendance to be honored for their many years in education.

16 charter members were recognized as “ Administrators of the year. Those honored were: Steve Duke, Elementary Principal of the

Year; Fred Molina, Middle School Principal of the Year; Roman Hendrix, Secondary Principal of the Year; Philomena Hall, Central Office;

Melissa Boatman, Secondary co-administrator; Paul Helman, Classified; William R. Jones, Personnel/ HR; Lu Flaming, Special

Education; James Murphy, Superintendent / Principal; Mark Fulmer, Business Services; Daryl Thiesen, Pupil Personnel; Nancy Olcott,

Curriculum and Instruction; Chris Dutton, Continuation/ Ed Options; Dr. Scott Meir, Professor of Education and Mike Lingo,

Superintendent.

The Golden Apple Annual Award recipient was the Bakersfield Jam Foundation. Kevin Silberberg, Superintendent, Standard School

District, made the presentation to Will Voight, Coach, Bakersfield Jam.

This year’s media Award was presented by Ann Georgian to John Lenko and Brian Puckett.

Student Scholarships were awarded to four High School Seniors by Gerrie Kincaid, Administrator, Panama - Bueno Vista Unified School

District. This year’s recipients were: Tyler Fries (Centennial), Nathan Holmes ( Stockdale), Max Morales (Stockdale) and Cruz Quinones

(Mira Monte)

West Kern Charter’s outstanding Educational Leadership award was presented to Ruscel Reader, Principal, Chavez Magnet School,

Bakersfield City School District. Tim Fulenwider, Ed. D, Director of School Support, Academic Improvement and Accountability, BCSD

made the presentation.

“ Ruscel Reader has demonstrated exemplary leadership in creating a culture of high expectations of scientific exploration

rooted in academic achievement.” Fulenwider said in his opening remarks.

“ She has developed structures that systematically focus on student achievement which includes the teaching staff, School Site Council,

English Language Learners Advisory Council, District Advisory Council, School Leadership Team and Grade Level Team members.”

Fulenwider said.

She is a Cheerleader for the school and very active supporting her school in the community.

“ As the leader of the Chavez Magnet School, Reader’s actions exemplify the belief that all students can and will learn.”

Fulenwider said.

She praises the students and teachers for their academic and personal accomplishments and serves as a public relations liaison to

report the school’s successes.

This year’s event closed with Karen Goti, Supervisor, giving the Oath of office to the incoming State and Charter officers for 2011-2012.

David Bowling, 2010-2011 Charter President, was Master of Ceremonies.

WEST KERN’S ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER

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Educational Leadership AwardRuscel Reader, Principal, Chavez, Magnet School, Bakersfield City School District was recognized with this special honor at West Kern Charter’s Annual Dinner. Tim Fulenwider, Administrator, Bakersfield City School District, made the presentation.

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Close to 200 School Administrators in Tulare County were in attendance at this year’s Summer Institute. ACSA once again joined efforts with the Tulare County Office of Education in sponsoring this professional development event. “We have a wonderful day planned for you.” Jim Vidak, Tulare County Superintendent said in his opening remarks.Dr. Joe Santos, Tulare County Charter ACSA President 2010-2011, followed by commenting; “We picked up 40 new members this year. We, are now the largest Charter in the Region XI.”The Institutes theme this year was “ Go For Gold” and featured John Naber, 1976 Olympic Champion and the elected Captain of 100 Olympians.“ Olympic Champions are ordinary people who have done extraordinary things.” Naber said as he began his address. He shared his 8 Step Gold Medal Process. He asked attendees: “ What do I want to feel like at end of the day, year and career. You want to feel like a champion.”His 8 Step Program included:1. Dream2. Faith - Believe, don’t give up.3. Gold - Strive to be Number 14. Plan - Have a strategy, realize the power of time, your assets, the price to pay and don’t wait for things to happen; make them happen.5. One at a time - Break down your goals, bite by bite.6. Hard Work - What can you do now?7. Will Power - Willing to overcome obstacles, be innovative. You don’t want to finish and be 2nd best , have confidence and the attitude of, this is not going to stop me.8. Performance under Pressure - be as good as you possibly can. Be your absolutely best. Be your best all of the time.

He encouraged the Administrators to have a Gold Medal School and Gold Medal District, “Feel like a Champion.” Naber said in his closing remarks.Morning break out sessions included; Retirement check-up, Cyber-bullying in the digital age, Student Cell Phones. Searches and discipline and OCR’s Guide to Disability Rights and Student Discipline. California Common Core Standards was the one new breakout session in the afternoon. Following the Buffet Luncheon, Tulare County Charter presented Administrator of the year awards and also High School Student Scholarships. The Summer Institute concluded with the giving of a variety of door prizes made available from 13 vendors.

Tulare County Annual Summer InstituteFeatures Olympian John Naber

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From the Charter

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Region XI Welcomes 23 New MembersJuly 1, 2011 - October 6, 2011

Kings Charter

Kings Kings Kings Kings Kings

TulareTulareTulare

East KernEast Kern

Inyo/ Bodie

West KernWest KernWest KernWest KernWest KernWest KernWest KernWest KernWest KernWest KernWest Kern

MemberChristina GonzalesJudith CunninghumDee FricksSusana JimenezSonia JassoMichelle Cano

Mitrie StylesLisa BenslayJose Navarro

Lisa GilbertPaul Press

Victor Hopper

Elizabeth GuytonJeniffer JohnsonAngelyn SummersGretchen SkrotskiJeffery T ensley

Craig BaileyBrandy CharlesLuis Rodriguez Denita MaughanHeather Ward

Goylene Roberts

School DistrictCentral UESDKings COEKings COEPioneer UESDReef-Sunset UESDIsland UESD

Burton ESDDinuba USDPorterville USD

Tehachapi USDTehachapi USD

Lone Pine USD

Arvin UESDArvin UESDArvin UESDEl T ejon USDElk Hills ESDKern COELakeside UESDLamont ESDRichland UESDStandard ESDTaft City SD

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From the Charter

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West Kern Charter Scholarship Recipients: (L to R)

T yler Fries (Contennial); Nathan Holmes (Stockdale); Cruz Quinones (Mira Monte) , Gerry Kincard, A dministrator,

Panama -Buena Vista School District, made the presentation at the Charter’s Annual A wards Dinner.

Max Morales , (Stockdale)

Kings County Fall Conference : (L to R)

David West , Superintendent, Reef- Sunset Unified School District was in attendance at the workshop session presented by A rt Davis and Dianna Young Marsh, A dministrators, Madera County Office of Education. T his

Session focuses on “Governance: Strategic District Leadership”

Dr. John Snavely

Superintendent, Porterville Unified School District, will be representing Region XI on State A CSA’s Board of Directors. He will be serving on the board for a 3 year term. Snavely has been active at his local T ulare Charter Board, Region XI Board and State A CSA . He recently concluded a 3 year term as

Region XI’s Representive on the state Superintendency Council.

Administrator of the Year Awards (L to R) Mike Lingo ( Superintendent); Nancy Olcott (Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Scott Meir ( Professor of Education) were recognized along with 13 other Administrators for being “The Best of the Best” in West Kern Charter this past school year.

A W A R D S

REGION XI BOARD OFFICERS 2011 - 2012

Directors

State Director / Region XI

State Superintendency Council

Membership

Charter Presidents

Member Services Representative

Membership

Executive Director - Region XI

Newsletter Editor

President - President Elect -Kirsti Smith Vice President - Tom AddingtonVice President Leg. Action - Terri RufertSecretary - Blanca CavazosTreasurer - Dr. Joe SantosPast President - Rebecca Mestaz

Frank Silveira (2012)Heiko Sweeney (2012)Kelly Richers (2012)Terry Wolfe (2013)Janet Kliegl (2014)Byron Johnson (2014)Valerie Brown (2012)Vacancy TBD (2014)

Dr. John Snavely (2014)

Dr. Carl Olsen (2014)

Steve Bogan - Region (2013)

East Kern - Clara FinneranWest Kern - Deanna ClarkeKings County - Lisa HorneTulare County - Steve TsuboiInyo / Mono - TBD

Dr. John Bogie

Steve Bogan (2013)

David Tonini

Richard Schlagel

Jose Morales

State Awards Program (Deadlines)

Every Student Succeeding February 6, 2012

Valuing Diversity February 6, 2012

Media Award February 6, 2012

Administrator of the Year February 6, 2012

Partners in Education February 6, 2012

Robert R. Kelley February 6, 2012

Ferd Kiesel February 6, 2012

Marcus Foster February 6, 2012

Region XI Awards Program (Deadlines)

Administrators of the Year January 12, 2012

Student Scholarships (Region Nominees) April 12, 2012

LOOKING AHEAD IN REGION XI

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(L to R) Deanna Clarke, President (2011-2012) West Kern Charter, presents a plaque to David Bowling, President (2010-2011), for his outstanding services.